General
cook them
What does cook them mean?
To dominate and embarrass an opponent, especially off the dribble or scoring.
"Switch onto him and he'll cook them every time."
Origin
Extension of 'cook'/'cooking' hoops slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does cook them mean in basketball?
It means to thoroughly outplay and embarrass an opponent, especially off the dribble or when scoring.
Where does cook them come from?
It's an extension of the hoops slang 'cook' or 'cooking,' meaning to dominate a matchup.
How do you use cook them in a sentence?
You'd say 'switch onto him and he'll cook them every time' about a player who dominates his defender.
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